As Domestic Violence Awareness Month concludes, Brooklyn A extends its appreciation to the courageous survivors and dedicated service providers across New York City who continually strive for justice throughout the year. This month also marks the one-year anniversary of Brooklyn…
Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A joins the New York Legal Services Coalition (NYLSC) in applauding Governor Kathy Hochul’s signing of legislation – S.5162 (Hoylman-Sigal) / A.5772 (Lavine). This bill ends the requirement for New Yorkers to notarize all sworn statements…
By Ruki Asfe New York’s housing crisis is on top of everyone’s mind. Prices have skyrocketed, reaching new all-time highs multiple times this year. The pressure on market-rate units has grown as would-be homebuyers deterred by high prices continue to…
By Quina Li According to the U.S. Foreclosure Market Report from ATTOM, in May of this year New York City had reached the greatest number of foreclosures among major metropolitan areas with 1,452 foreclosures commenced. In July, New York was…
By Ndukwe Agwu, Chief Legal Officer In a bold move towards leveling the legal playing field, the New York State Legislature at the end of last month passed bill S5162/A5772, which would eliminate notarization requirements in civil cases. Brooklyn A…
By Jesse Nagin and Johnny Rivera Disclaimer: This advice is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The information provided here does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. What is a Tenant Association? A tenant association (TA) is a…
Housing insecurity is often one of the most pressing issues for survivors of domestic violence. Due to lack of resources and, often, housing discrimination, survivors of domestic violence have a tough time finding appropriate housing and resort to living in…
By Vanessa Pompeu Robinson The New York State Senate is considering a bill that could protect New York tenants from unfair rent hikes, building upon recent legislative victories for tenants from the 2019 HSTPA. Co-sponsored by Senators Kevin Parker and…
By Alex Knipenberg Homeowners were not immune to the housing shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. New Yorkers put out of work by sickness or quarantine found it difficult to pay for housing, and mortgage debts began to pile up across…
By Serena Sankofa Brooklyn A always strives to meet the needs of our community, and we paid close attention to the developing needs among our clients from the onset of the pandemic to best serve them. Our Consumer & Economic…